Kelsey Clayback

Kelsey Clayback is a Research Assistant Professor at the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) and contributes to several applied research projects related to early childhood education. Her program of research centers around understanding ways to promote young children’s social and emotional development and prevent challenging behavior in early childhood education settings. Kelsey’s research also explores early childhood educator well-being and beliefs, including beliefs about children’s behavior and development.

Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2023
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University, 2019
B.A., University of Dayton, 2017
 

• Early childhood education
• Social and emotional development
• Teacher stress & well-being
• Prevention of challenging behavior
• Prevention of suspension and expulsion
• Coaching and early childhood mental health consultation